How far is Scipio, IN from Hammond, IN?

The driving distance from Scipio, IN to Hammond, IN is about 246 miles (395.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 206.8 miles (332.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 33m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
245.98 mi
04h 16m
Flight
206.82 mi
332.84 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
206.82 mi
Kilometers
332.84 km
Flight Time
00h 24m

Driving Distance

Road route
245.98 mi
Kilometers
395.87 km
Drive Time
04h 16m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 04h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hammond
Thu, Apr 23, 12:45 AM CDT
Return by in Scipio
Thu, Apr 23, 6:02 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Scipio
2026-04-22T21:28
Arrive Hammond
Thu, Apr 23, 1:45 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:17 AM to 11:17 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:26 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Scipio
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Ulen
IN

Human settlement in Boone County, Indiana, United States of America

From Scipio
127.3 mi
02h 08m
To Hammond
118.7 mi
02h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 mph W
Destination
71°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph N

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Scipio and Hammond.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Scipio and Hammond.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    60 m · 3 sec

  2. 2

    Continue straight

    1.7 mi · 3 min

  3. 3

    Turn right onto California Road

    4.9 mi · 12 min · California Road

  4. 4

    Continue on New Biddinger Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · New Biddinger Road

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Carolina Trace Road

    1.9 mi · 4 min · Carolina Trace Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto New Haven Road

    2939 ft · 1 min · New Haven Road

  7. 7

    Take the ramp right toward I 74 West, US 52 West: Indianapolis

    1567 ft · 38 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Northwest Expressway

    78.8 mi · 1 hr 24 min · Northwest Expressway

  9. 9

    Continue on Southeastern Avenue

    1.2 mi · 1 min

  10. 10

    Continue on Southeastern Avenue

    3.6 mi · 6 min · Southeastern Avenue

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Southeastern Avenue

    32 m · 6 sec · Southeastern Avenue

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout onto Southeastern Avenue

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Southeastern Avenue

  13. 13

    Continue on Cruse Street

    129 m · 14 sec · Cruse Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto East Market Street

    111 m · 16 sec · East Market Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Dickson Street

    526 ft · 20 sec · Dickson Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto East Ohio Street

    39 m · 6 sec · East Ohio Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Dickson Street

    542 ft · 22 sec · Dickson Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto East New York Street

    647 ft · 26 sec · East New York Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto North Pine Street

    1019 ft · 27 sec · North Pine Street

  20. 20

    Take the ramp straight

    38 m · 3 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on I 65 North: Chicago

    1265 ft · 31 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left

    29.6 mi · 36 min

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward US 52 West

    1281 ft · 16 sec

  24. 24

    Keep slight left

    786 ft · 10 sec

  25. 25

    Merge slight left

    116.8 mi · 2 hr 7 min

  26. 26

    Take the exit slight right toward I 80 West, I 94 West, US 6 West: Chicago

    1.4 mi · 3 min

  27. 27

    Merge slight left onto Borman Expressway

    8 mi · 11 min · Borman Expressway

  28. 28

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 152 North, US 41 South: Indianapolis Boulevard

    1208 ft · 30 sec

  29. 29

    Keep slight left to continue on SR 152 North: Indianapolis Boulevard

    1061 ft · 26 sec

  30. 30

    Turn straight onto Indianapolis Boulevard

    1457 ft · 34 sec · Indianapolis Boulevard

  31. 31

    Turn left onto 173rd Street

    1.6 km · 3 min · 173rd Street

  32. 32

    Turn right onto Columbia Avenue

    830 ft · 23 sec · Columbia Avenue

  33. 33

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Columbia Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Scipio and Hammond.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
33 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
4 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 52 West
117 mi · 48%
Northwest Expressway
78.8 mi · 32%
I 65 North
29.8 mi · 12%
Borman Expressway
7.97 mi · 3%
Southeastern Avenue
6.27 mi · 3%
California Road
4.86 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

US 52 West

Merge slight left

117 mi · 02h 07m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
04h 16m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+39.2 mi
206.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ulen
02h 08m from Scipio
Leave By
8:26 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Scipio and Mostly Sunny near Hammond.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Scipio to Hammond?

The road trip is about 246 miles (395.9 km) and usually takes 04h 16m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Ulen is a useful midpoint, sitting about 127.3 miles from Scipio and 118.7 miles from Hammond.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 206.8 miles (332.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.2 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:26 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.73 one way or $65.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 77.1 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Scipio and Hammond, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Scipio and Mostly Sunny near Hammond.

Stop Ideas Near Ulen

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Ulen, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Ulen.

RAIL

Crawfordsville

37 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

38 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

42 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Lafayette station

54 mi away
200 North 2nd St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Scipio and Hammond. Straight-line distance: 206.82 mi (332.84 km).

Scipio

#1 Scipio

Unincorporated community in Jennings County, Indiana

Population4,507
Coordinates39.3920000, -84.8182900
Altitude256
CountryUnited States
Hammond

#2 Hammond

The most populous city in Lake County, Indiana.

Population75,342
Coordinates41.5833700, -87.5000400
Altitude183
CountryUnited States
Start: SR 252 (-84.8183, 39.391964)
End: Columbia Avenue (-87.500185, 41.58337)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 396 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.68 gal
32.86 L · about $32.73
Round trip
$65.46
17.36 gal · 65.72 L
Estimated CO2
77.1 kg one way
Round trip: 154.3 kg / 340 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $32.73 $65.46
Mid-grade $4.25 $36.92 $73.83
Premium $4.65 $40.40 $80.79
Diesel $5.30 $46.04 $92.08

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Indiana · Apr 23, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Scipio, IN and Hammond, IN. The current time in Scipio is 21:28:30, although it is 20:28:30 in Hammond.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.